Hey there Blyssombud,
If you have ever taken a look at all of the bath and body products at your local
drugstore, then you’ve probably seen a lot that contain oatmeal. And if you are like me then you love to eat yummy oatmeal to help fortify and cleanse your body. Do you top yours with blueberries too?
But back to the skincare! Why is oatmeal almost everywhere for so long? That’s because it’s considered to be nature’s exfoliator.
But before you go rubbing some of the quick-cooking oats that you probably have in your pantry all over your body, you should know they are different than what we’re talking about. (Yes you can use this kind too though)
Colloidal oatmeal is what the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves as a natural way to treat dry skin. Especially if you have eczema, which is an
extreme, medically diagnosed form of dry skin. So if your skin needs a little moisturizing, then keep reading to learn about ways to use colloidal
oatmeal as part of your natural skincare routine!
If you decide to use freshly ground, colloidal oatmeal, then here’s an idea to use it as an all-over body scrub.
Just mix some up with locally-sourced, organic honey, add some water and then apply it to your clean skin, focusing on areas that are extremely dry such as your
elbows and knees. Massage it in for about a minute, and then rinse off with warm water and pat dry.
You can use it on your face, too. Apply the same mixture to your freshly-cleansed skin, massaging it for about a minute and then rinse off.
If the bottom of your feet, especially your soles, often get dry then this is a great way to soften them up. Simply use the same mixture while holding it over
a foot bath. You can also prepare some ahead of time and put it in a jar, then leave it on your skin. Simply use it as a hand scrub every time you wash up.
Soap and water can actually dry out your skin, so use it as often as possible.
Of course, there are also many skincare brands out there that use colloidal oatmeal as one of their main ingredients.
These are just a few ways to use all-natural, colloidal oatmeal as part of your skincare routine.
In tomorrow's blog, I'll discuss the benefits of raw honey as part of your natural skincare routine!
Until then,
Your Girl...That Girl
Shapel,
Licensed Esthetician
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